Lerato Queen Musimanyana
Germiston,GP
Summary
As an accomplished procurement professional, excels at driving operational efficiency through strategic procurement and supply chain management. Consistently deliver exceptional results, optimising organisational performance with limited resources. Specialising in IT procurement, have successfully led the acquisition of hardware, software, and infrastructure while fostering productive supplier and stakeholder relationships. Expertise in identifying cost-effective procurement solutions spans various industries, including the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Johannesburg Water Newtown
01.2013 - Current
- Streamlined IT Procurement: Enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of IT procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of hardware, software, and infrastructure
- Optimised IT Inventory Management: Implemented robust tracking systems for the entire company's IT inventory, ensuring seamless availability and minimising downtime
- Strategic Procurement Insights: Provided strategic input to management on procurement statuses, directly reporting to the CIO and updating IT managers regularly
- Supplier and Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with suppliers and users, effectively managing delivery schedules and timelines to meet organisational needs
- Expedited Purchase Orders: Continuously monitored and ensured timely delivery of purchase orders, proactively resolving any arising issues
- Contract Renewal Management: Successfully planned and executed IT hardware and software contract renewals through meticulous tender processes.
Procurement Administrator
Wits Health Consortium
07.2011 - 06.2013
- WrHI)Parktown
- Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable supplier partnerships
- Coordinate with user departments to determine specifications and budget availability, facilitating successful purchasing processes for assigned projects
- Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring favourable agreements
- Prepare and maintain detailed purchasing records, reports, and price lists, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient procurement operations
- Source pricing/quotations for IT and medical equipment, proactively ensuring pricing aligns with the allocated budget, optimizing cost- efficiency
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to provide needed services/goods, expanding supplier network and ensuring diverse sourcing options
- Maintain regular quarterly meetings with suppliers to track SLA performance, fostering strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers, nurturing partnerships and ensuring reliable and timely delivery of goods and services
- Run with the allocated procurement budget allocated by PEPFAR, Shanduka, Mel, and Bill Foundation, ensuring accurate budget utilisation and financial accountability.
Procurement Administrator
UCS-Solutions
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with senior team members in successfully delivering IT infrastructure projects for Makro, Builder warehouse, ensuring adherence to budget constraints, and achieving cost savings
- Assisted in the procurement process by diligently managing requests for quotations (RFQs and BIDs) and contributing to timely procurement processes
- Supported senior procurement personnel in negotiating prices with suppliers, securing favourable pricing agreements, and optimizing cost savings
- Contributed to evaluating quotations and sale bids, ensuring alignment with the company's procurement objectives
- Interacted with clients to ensure SLAs were met, providing valuable assistance in maintaining positive client relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
Johannesburg05.2025
Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply (CIPS)
Johannesburg, GP01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Bytes Peoples Solutions
Johannesburg, GPCertificate in Purchasing & Supply Chain/Pretoria Certificate The APM Group- ITTL Foundation -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
2016
Awards
2008
Skills
- Analytical skills Negotiation skills
- Market Research Regulatory Compliance
- Supplier Relationship Management SAP MM
- Strategic sourcing Project Coordination
- Budget Management Tender and RFQ Evaluation
- Cost Analysis
Accomplishments
- Advanced Supply Chain Management: Leveraged SAP and Excel for comprehensive supply chain management, administrating an IT budget exceeding R50 million
- Coordinated Procurement Activities: Efficiently managed purchase activities across multiple Business Units and 21 JHB Water depots
- Supplier SLA Management: Enhanced procurement efficiencies by managing Supplier Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and identifying improvement opportunities
- Effective RFQ and Tender Management: Expertly evaluated RFQs, created requisitions and purchase orders, and managed assets using SAP
- Budget and Invoice Management: Administered budget control in SAP, sourced quotes for ad hoc IT related RFQs, and processed invoices promptly
- Tender Process Leadership: Led the compilation of RFQs, management of the tender process, bidder inquiry handling, tender evaluation, and compliance assurance
- Audit and Compliance: Responded to probity audit findings, maintained tender documents, and ensured the tender register was updated
- Preferential Procurement Practices: Implemented preferential procurement practices aligned with treasury guidelines and BBBEE standards
- Policy and Governance Advisory: Provided expert advice on policy compliance, governance, and tender processes to the IT department
- IT Procurement Oversight: Solely managed the procurement of all IT hardware and software for 18 Johannesburg Water depots
- New Depot Infrastructure Procurement: Successfully sourced and procured IT infrastructure for the new Helderkruin depot, following RFQ and tender processes
- Network Infrastructure Projects: Managed the evaluation and ordering of IT network infrastructure upgrade projects with a 36-month maintenance and support contract
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Johannesburg Water Newtown
01.2013 - Current
Procurement Administrator
Wits Health Consortium
07.2011 - 06.2013
Procurement Administrator
UCS-Solutions
07.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply (CIPS)
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Bytes Peoples Solutions
Certificate in Purchasing & Supply Chain/Pretoria Certificate The APM Group- ITTL Foundation -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Awards
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